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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Claire Throssell, a mother, campaigner and advocate for children’s safety.

In October 2014, Claire’s life changed forever when her two sons, Jack and Paul, lost their lives in a deliberate house fire caused by their father, Claire’s estranged husband.

In this deeply personal conversation, Claire talks about her boys, what they were like growing up, their personalities, and the memories she continues to carry with her.

She also opens up about the abuse and controlling behaviour she experienced during her marriage, how things changed over time, and the challenges she faced after leaving the relationship.

Claire reflects on the sudden loss of her own dad while she was pregnant, the devastating events surrounding the loss of Jack and Paul, and what it was like dealing with the press during one of the darkest periods of her life.

We also discuss the importance of recognising coercive and controlling behaviour, listening when children express fear, and taking concerns about domestic abuse seriously.

Since losing her sons, Claire has campaigned tirelessly for changes to the family court system and better safeguards for children at risk of harm during parental contact.

Her story is heartbreaking, but it is also a story of a mother’s love and her determination to help protect other families from experiencing similar tragedies.

This episode discusses domestic abuse, coercive control, bereavement and the loss of children. Please take care while listening.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Chris Burton, a British entrepreneur and debut author of Target: Be Careful What You Wish For.

Chris built an international business career after growing up on a Yorkshire council estate, but his life changed dramatically when he was arrested by HMRC and became caught up in a £42 million fraud and money laundering investigation.

Chris explains what it was like facing the possibility of 14 years in prison and the impact that experience had on his life and mental health.

We also talk about Chris’s workaholic personality, the pressures that came with building a successful business and how constantly working can affect you personally.

Chris discusses writing Target: Be Careful What You Wish For and why he decided to document what happened to him, including the betrayal, legal battles, financial difficulties and uncertainty that followed.

It’s an honest conversation about ambition, business, pressure, mental health, fear and resilience, and what happens when a life you’ve spent years building suddenly feels like it’s falling apart.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with former SAS soldier and author Rusty Firmin.

Rusty spent 15 years in the SAS, serving around the world and becoming one of the assault team leaders during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London.

His experiences have since been documented in his books, including The Regiment: 15 Years in the SAS and Go! Go! Go!: The SAS. The Iranian Embassy Siege. The True Story.

In this conversation, Rusty talks about his 15 years in the SAS, writing his books, the Iranian Embassy siege, seeing his experiences brought to the big screen and what it was like having Jamie Bell play him.

But Rusty is keen to make one thing clear: he doesn’t want to be known as a hero.

It’s an honest conversation about life in the SAS, extraordinary experiences, military service, writing, film and the man behind one of the most recognisable stories in British special forces history.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Jay Morgan Hyrons, an author, public speaker, grief counsellor and champion bodybuilder.

Jay’s life has been shaped by profound loss, trauma and experiences that have had a lasting impact on her.

In 1982, Jay became a Falklands War widow when her husband, Lance Corporal Gary Bingley of the Parachute Regiment, was killed in action.

Jay opens up about losing her husband, what it was like being a military wife and the grief and PTSD that followed.

She also talks about growing up with ADHD, suffering with anorexia as a teenager, her experiences fighting the NHS and the challenges she has faced throughout her life.

We discuss how Jay rebuilt her life, her career as a counsellor, becoming a competitive bodybuilder and how fitness became an important part of dealing with emotional trauma.

Jay also talks about her books, including The Falklands Widow, which explores her experiences of grief, eating disorders and addiction, and The Falklands Fallen, her extensive research into those who lost their lives during the Falklands War.

It’s an honest conversation about love, loss, grief, trauma, PTSD, addiction, fitness and finding the strength to keep moving forward.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Peter Licourinos, a British property developer, investor and mentor with more than 25 years of experience in the UK property market.

Peter is known for his work in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), luxury co-living and specialist care accommodation, as well as founding HMO Premier Property Partners and The Storyy Group.

But behind the property deals and business success is a much more personal story.

Peter opens up about struggling with ADHD from a young age, growing up with foster siblings and finding his way into the property industry.

He also shares the story of being diagnosed with a brain tumour, surviving it and dealing with some incredibly dark periods in his life.

We talk about how those experiences affected him, what they taught him about life, and how he eventually found a way to move forward.

Peter also discusses investing in property, his experiences across more than two decades in the industry, the lessons he’s learned along the way and why he decided to write his own book.

It’s an honest conversation about property, ambition, adversity, survival and the experiences that shape who we become.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell and producer Ben sit down together for a very different kind of episode.

Rather than bringing in another guest, we’re taking you behind the scenes and looking back at the story of the podcast so far.

How did The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast actually start? What was the original idea? What happened during those early episodes? And what goes on behind the scenes that you never get to see?

Tony and Ben talk about some of the guests they’ve had on the podcast, the stories that have stayed with them, the funniest moments, the biggest disasters, the difficult conversations and some of the completely unexpected things that have happened along the way.

We’ll also get into what they’ve learned from producing and hosting so many different conversations, the people who’ve changed their perspective, the moments they’re most proud of and what they would tell themselves before recording that very first episode.

It’s a chance to hear the story of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast from the two people who have been there behind the scenes from the beginning.

And knowing Tony and Ben, there’ll probably be a few stories that never made it onto the podcast…

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Sue King from Croxteth, Liverpool, one of the UK’s highest-ranked women in Japanese jiu-jitsu.

Sue’s story begins with unimaginable tragedy. At just five years old, she lost her family in a devastating flat fire, with her mother losing her life while saving her.

Sue opens up about growing up with that trauma, being bullied at school, and the mental health struggles she experienced throughout her life. She also discusses going through counselling and the importance of finally addressing some of the experiences she’d carried with her for so many years.

Martial arts would go on to completely change the direction of Sue’s life. Over a career spanning around 40 years, she developed into a highly respected jiu-jitsu practitioner before opening her own martial arts school.

But perhaps the most important part of Sue’s story is what she now does for others.

We hear about the children she teaches and the profound impact martial arts and her guidance can have on their confidence, discipline and self-belief. Sue explains why helping young people discover their own potential has become such a huge part of her life.

From losing her family as a child to dedicating her life to helping the next generation, Sue’s story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances don’t have to define our future.

A deeply moving conversation about trauma, resilience, mental health, martial arts and changing lives.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Gemma Anyon, Transformative Belief Coach and founder of Inspired Futures CIC and Next Gen MEM®.

Gemma shares her remarkable story of going into care at just 10 years old and the challenges she faced growing up. She opens up about studying childhood trauma, battling addiction from a young age, experiencing domestic violence, and eventually reaching rock bottom.

A self-help retreat became a major turning point for Gemma, helping her change her mindset and begin a journey towards finding herself and finally experiencing happiness.

Today, Gemma is using those experiences to help others. We discuss the charity and organisations she has founded, her work supporting young people, her connection with entrepreneur Simon Squibb, his support of her work, and her appearance on Dragons’ Den.

Gemma also gives her perspective on the state of the care system and explains why she believes changing the way young people see themselves can change the direction of their lives.

A raw and inspiring conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, resilience, mindset, and turning adversity into purpose.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Becki Houlston, a survivor of John Worboys.

Becki opens up about being drugged by Worboys, the fear she lived with afterwards, and the lasting impact the experience had on her life.

Now working as a trauma therapist, Becki has turned her own experiences into a mission to support others and raise awareness about Worboys’ crimes in Bournemouth. She explains why she continues to speak out and why revealing the truth remains so important to her.

A raw and powerful conversation about trauma, survival, awareness, and finding a way forward after an unimaginable experience.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Robert Hisee, also known as The Hypnotist Man and one of the UK’s leading unconscious mind therapists.

Robert explains what hypnotherapy really is, how it works, and why it’s often misunderstood. He shares how he transformed his own life before dedicating his career to helping others overcome limiting beliefs, unwanted habits, and personal challenges.

The conversation explores the power of the unconscious mind, the role of therapy in personal growth, and why understanding how we think can have a profound impact on our lives.

A fascinating episode about mindset, transformation, and unlocking your potential.

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